Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: N q.a: Traffic Jam
This task, codes to all three standards in this cluster, and also offers students an opportunity to practice modeling (MP4). Students must attempt to make reasonable assumptions about the average length of vehicles in the traffic jam and...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: N q.a: New Cuyama
On a road trip in California, Lisa saw a sign which made her laugh and take a picture: Aligns with N-Q.A.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: N q.a.1: Ice Cream Van
The purpose of this task is to engage students, probably working in groups, in a substantial and open-ended modeling problem. Students will have to brainstorm or research several relevant quantities, and incorporate these values into...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: N q.a.1: Selling Fuel Oil at a Loss
This task is a modeling problem which ties into financial decisions faced routinely by companies. Students will try to keep a balance between maintaining their oil inventory and raising short-term capital for investment or re-investment...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: N q.a.1: Runners' World
This task provides students with an opportunity to engage in Standard for Mathematical Practice 6, attending to precision. It intentionally omits some relevant information. Aligns with N-Q.A.1.